Age UK Hertfordshire continues to support Dacorum's older people during lockdown

Age UK Hertfordshire have re-imagined and redesigned the work they do in order to continue helping older people during lockdown.

On March 23, it will be one year since the first official government lockdown and so much has changed for everyone over the last twelve months.

Age UK Hertfordshire, a charity offering support and services to older people, have had to re-imagine and redesign many of their services to fit with the changing times and to ensure that they are able to continue their vital work.

Roz Wyllie, head of engagement, said: “So many of our clients are already lonely and isolated so this year has been tough on them.

“Staff and Volunteers have worked so hard to make sure that we can continue our services, and we’re now working in a variety of different ways.

"We’ve been incredibly busy with calls to our Information and Advice Team, and our Befriending Service and Active Ageing services have continued over the phone and more recently on Zoom.

"We’ve also restarted our popular Help in the Home cleaning service with full PPE and social distancing, as well as continuing to support older people with cognitive impairments through our partnership scheme Hertswise, and supporting thousands of clients through our Hospital and Community Navigation Service partnership.”

Age UK Hertfordshire exist to help all older people in Hertfordshire, and specifically to help older people who may be experiencing financial hardship or feeling isolated or lonely.

If you would like support, or you know an older person who might benefit from the their help, call 01707 323 272.